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techcrunch.com - Anna Heim - Liux's Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals
Liux's Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals
TechCrunch

Cars in European cities are smaller than ever. But as Europe's appetite for microcars has grown, the cute Italian ‘yoghurt pots' have largely given way to small Chinese EVs. Even Smart, the the iconic ultracompact car brand, has moved…

channelnewsasia.com - Justin Ong Guang-Xi - Founded in Singapore, riding overseas: Why local electric motorcycle firms are looking abroad
Founded in Singapore, riding overseas: Why local electric motorcycle firms are looking abroad
CNA

SINGAPORE: When Singapore launched trials of battery “swap and charge” stations for electric motorcycles in 2022, the technology was seen as one possible route towards getting cleaner-energy motorcycles on the roads. Two years later…

econotimes.com - Riza Dagoc - Faraday Future Delivers First Robots in Middle East, Plans September Launches
Faraday Future Delivers First Robots in Middle East, Plans September Launches
EconoTimes

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) has completed its first robotics sale and delivery in the Middle East, marking an early milestone in the electric vehicle and AI technology company's regional expansion. The company said…

gizmodo.com - Zac Estrada - Waymo, Zoox Vehicles Still Causing Injuries to Test Drivers: Report
Waymo, Zoox Vehicles Still Causing Injuries to Test Drivers: Report
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

With the increasing prevalence of autonomous vehicles on the streets of several global cities, It's sometimes easy to forget how humans still factor into their operation. Test drivers operating AVs before they're ready to go driverless are hugely…

cnbc.com - Evelyn Cheng - Analysts like this humanoid supplier, even if the robots remain concepts - for now
Analysts like this humanoid supplier, even if the robots remain concepts - for now
CNBC

As the novelty surrounding humanoid robots gives way to business questions about their commercialization, stock analysts still see potential in one gear box supplier. For the past three years, Tesla has been co-developing a new type of gear box for…

theguardian.com - Jasper Jolly - On long road back from Brexit, north-east's recovery rides on survival of Nissan's 'shining star' plant
On long road back from Brexit, north-east's recovery rides on survival of Nissan's 'shining star' plant
The Guardian

In a factory in Gateshead, engineers carefully wind metal wires around iron cores to go in electric motors. Here, workers produce a smaller “pancake motor”, which generates higher torque than conventional versions for supercars or…

examinerlive.co.uk - Elizabeth Mackley, Claire Schofield - Petrol and diesel fuelled drivers face new HMRC charges from certain date
Petrol and diesel fuelled drivers face new HMRC charges from certain date
Yorkshire Live

Motorists using company cars for petrol and diesel face fresh HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) mileage rates from Tuesday, 1 September. The tax authority will introduce new advisory fuel rates from the beginning of September, with the revised charges…

theguardian.com - Editorial - The Guardian view on rare earths: it's common sense to secure essential supply chains | Editorial
The Guardian view on rare earths: it's common sense to secure essential supply chains | Editorial
The Guardian

The alarm sounded 16 years ago. In 2010, China blocked exports of key rare earths to Japan in a row over disputed islands in the East China Sea. The critical minerals are essential to everything from advanced weaponry and iPhones to electric…

bloomberg.com - PetroChina First-Half Profit Rises 22% on Higher Oil Prices
PetroChina First-Half Profit Rises 22% on Higher Oil Prices
Bloomberg

PetroChina Co.'s rising profits from trading and chemicals point to how China's oil majors are adjusting to a new era of declining demand for gasoline and diesel. Chemicals profits more than doubled and international trading helped drive a 50% jump…

techcrunch.com - Kate Park - The U.S. is building barriers around drones and robots, but China has scale to get around them
The U.S. is building barriers around drones and robots, but China has scale to get around them
TechCrunch

In July and August, Washington tightened restrictions on foreign-made advanced robotic systems and imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and their components, both moves citing national-security concerns. The drone tariffs take effect in…

birminghammail.co.uk - James Rodger - Andy Burnham told to introduce mandatory battery health certificates for EVs
Andy Burnham told to introduce mandatory battery health certificates for EVs
Birmingham Live

Andy Burnham has been urged to introduce one major change for electric vehicles. The Labour Party government leader, Mr Burnham, succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister last month. Now, the Makerfield MP is being lobbied to make changes in key…

fool.com - Reuben Gregg Brewer - Tesla's 2026 Capital Budget Skyrocketed to $25 Billion, With a Lot Going to Scaling Up Optimus
Tesla's 2026 Capital Budget Skyrocketed to $25 Billion, With a Lot Going to Scaling Up Optimus
The Motley Fool

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla (TSLA -1.71%), is known for being a visionary. But it is important to remember that not every big idea turns into a big, profitable business. For example, the company recently stopped selling solar roofs, which sounded…

wnd.com - Isaac Orr, Real Clear Wire - Congressional races will impact energy affordability, reliability * WorldNetDaily * by Isaac Orr, Real Clear Wire
Congressional races will impact energy affordability, reliability * WorldNetDaily * by Isaac Orr, Real Clear Wire
WorldNetDaily

Michigan families, businesses, and manufacturers are already feeling pain at the plug. According to our recent report, Blue States, High Rates, Always On Energy Research, and the Institute for Energy Research, Michigan's electricity prices are the…

manofmany.com - Ben McKimm - $4 Million EV Founder Declares Petrol Engines the 'Future of Supercars'
$4 Million EV Founder Declares Petrol Engines the 'Future of Supercars'
Man of Many

Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Mate Rimac claims top supercars will retain petrol power for…

koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Gyu-lee - Pony.ai to bring 200 Level 4 robotaxis to Korea by 2028
Pony.ai to bring 200 Level 4 robotaxis to Korea by 2028
The Korea Times

Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai is partnering with local mobility firm FutureLink to introduce 200 Level 4 self-driving taxis to Korea by 2028, as Chinese automakers and self-driving technology companies expand their presence in the…

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